Objective

To improve water system capacity and reliability by replacing the existing water main.

Description

This project consists of the replacement of the existing water main on North Princeton Avenue from Terrace Street to Ridge Road in the Village of Villa Park with approximately 1,200 lineal feet of new eight‑inch (8)” ductile iron water main. The project also includes the installation of new valves and valve vaults, fire hydrant assemblies, water services, and all necessary restoration and related work.

Justification

This project is to be partially funded by voter approved bond proceeds. The water main replacement is to be funded by a CDBG grant.

Project Updates

Phase II - All work is complete. Staff is working to closeout the project.

September 30, 2016

Phase II - All that remains is punch list work and project closeout.

September 16, 2016

Phase II - Sod was completed last week and surface paving was completed this week. All that remains is punch list work and project closeout.

September 16, 2016

Phase II - Restoration work is almost complete and paving is scheduled for next week.

September 9, 2016

Phase II - Restoration work is expected to begin next week.

September 2, 2016

Phase II - Restoration work is expected to being shortly.

August 26, 2016

Phase II - Concrete driveways and the base of HMA driveways have been installed.

August 19, 2016

Phase II - The curb and gutter has been installed. Asphalt binder is expected to be installed in the next week.

August 12, 2016

Phase II - The contractor has set the string line for the curb and gutter. Concrete work is expected to be completed over the next week.

August 5, 2016

Phase II - Aggregate base is almost complete. Concrete prep work should begin next week.

July 29, 2016

Phase II - Excavation of the concrete pavement is complete. Installation of the aggregate base will begin next week.

July 22, 2016

Phase II - Underground work is almost complete and pavement removal will begin next week.

July 15, 2016

Phase II - Installation of residential services began this week.

July 8, 2016

Phase II - Storm sewer work is complete and the main line water main has been installed.

July 1, 2016

Phase II - Construction of the new water main began this week.

June 17, 2016

Phase I - Staff is working to close out the construction contract and CDBG grant.
Phase II - Construction is tentatively expected to start the week of 06/27/2016.

June 10, 2016

Phase I - A final change order was submitted for the board to consider at the 06/13/2016 Board meeting.
Phase II - A pre-construction meeting was held on 06/06/2016. Construction is expected to start at the end of the month when Nicor completes their work in the project area.

May 27, 2016

Phase I all that remains is project closeout. Phase II a contract was awarded at the 05/23/2016 Board meeting. Staff is working to execute contracts and schedule a pre-construction meeting.

May 6, 2016

Parkway restoration has begun and should be completed next week.

April 29, 2016

Concrete has reached its necessary cure time and asphalt work will begin when weather permits.

April 22, 2016

Phase II plans were advertised today, 04/22/2016, and a bid opening is scheduled for 05/10/2016.

April 15, 2016

Grades have been provided for the proposed curb and gutter on the east side. Engineering consultant is working to complete Phase II design engineering for the remainder of water main and street improvements.

March 25, 2016

Construction is expected to resume the week of 04/11/2016.

March 18, 2016

Construction to resume in March 2016.

February 26, 2016

Winter shutdown; waiting for work to resume. Engineering consultant working to complete Phase II design engineering for remainder of water main and all street improvements.

December 11, 2015

Final cleanup prior to winter shutdown is complete.

December 4, 2015

A temporary pavement to provide access through the winter was completed this week. Final cleanup prior to winter shutdown is scheduled for next week.

November 27, 2015

The installation of the water main, including the connection of services from Terrace Street to Plymouth Street is complete. A temporary pavement to provide access through the winter is scheduled to be installed next week as well as minor restoration work and cleaning of the site in preparation for winter shutdown. Staff is working to fulfill requirements of the CDBG grant awarded to the project.

November 20, 2015

Installation of the new main and the necessary testing is already complete. Work began on the installation of new water services this week. Staff is also in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 58 properties televised to date.

November 13, 2015

Installation of the new main is already complete, and required testing is currently underway. After testing has passed, work will begin on the installation of new water services.

November 6, 2015

Construction of the first phase of water main improvements is currently underway. Installation of the new main is expected to be completed next week, with testing, chlorination, and service installations to follow. Staff is working to fulfill requirements of the CDBG grant awarded to the project.

October 30, 2015

Construction of the first phase of water main improvements began this week. Preliminary efforts, including videotaping, utility locating, construction layout, traffic control and sawcutting are already complete. Full construction operations are expected to begin on Monday, 11/02/2015, with the connection to the existing water main on Terrace Street. Staff is also in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 39 properties televised to date.

October 23, 2015

Construction of the first phase of water main improvements (Terrace to Plymouth) is expected to begin next week. Preliminary efforts, including videotaping, utility locating, construction layout, traffic control and sawcutting are expected to begin first. Full construction operations will follow.

October 16, 2015

A contract for the first phase of water main improvements was awarded to Gerardi Sewer and Water Co. of Norridge, Illinois, at the 10/12/2015 Village Board meeting. Staff held a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, the DuPage County CDC, and engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman on 10/15/2015. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer services lines in the project area with 39 properties televised to date.

October 9, 2015

Staff has submitted a contract award recommendation for consideration at the 10/12/2015 Village Board meeting. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer services lines in the project area, with 2 properties televised this week and 33 properties televised to date.

October 2, 2015

A bid opening for the first phase of water main improvements was held on 09/29/2015. The apparent low bidder was Gerardi Sewer and Water Co. of Norridge, Illinois, with a bid amount of $474,477.00. Staff is now working to review the bids and also to fulfill requirements of the CDBG grant awarded to the project. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 31 properties televised to date.

September 25, 2015

A bid opening is scheduled for 09/29/2015. Staff expects to issued an addendum to the bidding documents today. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 3 properties televised this week and 31 properties televised to date.

September 18, 2015

The first phase of water main improvements is currently advertised for bidding. Staff held a mandatory pre-bid meeting today, 09/18/2015. Staff is now working to completed tasks related to bidding and also to fulfill requirements of the CDBG grant awarded to the project. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area.

September 11, 2015

The first phase of water main improvement was advertised for bidding this week. Staff is now working to complete tasks related to bidding and also to fulfill requirements of the CDBG grant awarded to the project. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 2 properties televised this week and 27 properties televised to date.

September 4, 2015

Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman submitted revised, final plans, specifications and estimates for the first phase of water main improvements this week. Staff has reviewed and approved that submittal. The project will be advertised in the paper on 09/11/2015. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 6 properties televised this week and 24 properties televised to date.

August 28, 2015

Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman submitted revised, pre-final plans, specifications and estimates for the first phase of the water main improvements this week. Staff is now working to review that submittal. Staff has held a kick-off meeting for the street improvement design. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 18 properties televised to date.

August 21, 2015

Staff has completed its review of pre-final plans, specifications and estimates for the first phase of water main improvements and provided engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman with review comments. Staff has held a kick-off meeting for the street improvement design. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project are, with 4 properties televised this week and 16 properties televised to date.

August 14, 2015

Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 1 property televised this week and 12 properties televised to date.

August 7, 2015

Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 7 properties televised this week and 11 properties televised to date.

July 31, 2015

Staff completed its review of pre-final plans, specification and estimates for the first phase of water main improvements this week and provided engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman with review comments. Staff held a kick-off meeting for the street improvement design and a progress meeting for the water main improvements this week. Staff is in the process of televising building sewer service lines in the project area, with 2 properties televised this week and 4 properties televised to date.

July 24, 2015

A kick-off meeting for the street improvement design has been scheduled for next week.

July 17, 2015

An agreement with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman to complete Phase II design engineering of street improvements on North Princeton Avenue was approved at the 07/13/2015 Village Board meeting. Staff is currently working to review previously received pre-final plans and specifications.

July 10, 2015

Staff has submitted Baxter & Woodman's proposal for Phase II design for consideration at the 07/13/2015 Village Board meeting. Staff also received pre-final plans and specifications from the consultant this week for the first phase of water main improvements. Staff is currently working to review that submittal.

July 3, 2015

Staff has received a proposal from engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman for Phase II design of street improvements on North Princeton Avenue. Staff expects to submit that proposal for consideration at the 07/13/2015 Village Board meeting.

June 26, 2015

Staff expects to submit the proposal for Phase II design engineering from Baxter & Woodman for consideration at the 07/13/2015 Village Board meeting.

June 19, 2015

Staff received a proposal from engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman this week for Phase II design engineering of street improvements on North Princeton Avenue. Staff is now reviewing the proposal.

May 22, 2015

Staff has scheduled a CDBG Grant Project Set-up meeting with the DuPage County CDC and engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman on 05/29/2015. Staff is awaiting the return of an executed CDBG Agreement from DuPage County.

May 15, 2015

Staff returned a Village-executed CDBG Agreement for this project to DuPage County this week. Staff is now awaiting return of a fully-executed CDBG Agreement from DuPage County

May 1, 2015

Staff held a progress meeting with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman on 04/29/2015. Staff is also working to schedule a grant set-up meeting with the DuPage County CDC.

April 24, 2015

A progress meeting with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman has been scheduled for 04/29/2015. Staff is also working to schedule a grant set-up meeting with the DuPage County CDC.

April 17, 2015

Phase II design is currently underway. Topographic surveying is complete.

March 20, 2015

Topographic surveying began this week.

March 13, 2015

A Phase II design engineering kick-off meeting was held on 03/06/2015. Surveying is expected to begin the week of 03/16/2015.

March 6, 2015

The Village recently submitted a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for funding to replace the water main on a portion of North Princeton Avenue. DuPage County is recommending $200,000 (about 50%) funding. Official notice is pending HUD approval of the projects. The consultant’s proposal for design of the project has been approved by the Village Board. A kick-off meeting was held today, 03/06/2015.